Environment

Leave moulting penguins alone - DOC

DOC is asking beachgoers and their dogs to give korora/little blue penguins space when they come ashore to moult. Korora adults come ashore between November... Read More

BOP emergency responders talk cyclone experience

Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of one of the worst weather events New Zealand has ever suffered - Cyclone Gabrielle. On February 14, 2023, a state... Read More

Get started on your sustainability journey

Some may feel we are constantly being bombarded with people telling us to be more sustainable and do our part to look after the environment. With so many... Read More

Wheelchairs, water, fishes and wishes

Reconnecting with the age-old pastime of fishing while enjoying a refreshing adventurous day out on the water with Wish4Fish is fostering enjoyment and cherished... Read More

Restricted fire season for the Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty is moving to a restricted fire season from 6am tomorrow, Thursday, February 15, until further notice. A restricted season means no open-air... Read More

Cyclone Gabrielle: Pilot recalls emotions, panic

Some "unsung heroes" pooled their skills to pluck people from rooftops and avert more tragedies after Cyclone Gabrielle hit, a helicopter pilot says. Today... Read More

The JAWS generation

Dun-uh. Dun-uh. Dun-uh. Sharks are often portrayed as man-eating predators in Hollywood movies such as ‘Jaws', leading to a widespread misconception... Read More

Nomo Tomo – but nighttime closures required

The tomo is nomo - but NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that State Highway 29A will need to close overnight tonight, Wednesday, February 14, and overnight... Read More

Is there a bigfoot living in the Coromandel bush?

Hidden in the Coromandel-Moehau ranges, legend says, a Bigfoot-like creature dwells within the bush. Known as the Moehau Man, some believed it was a descendant... Read More

Tarawera Ultra-Trail celebrates 15th anniversary

Community groups throughout Rotorua and the surrounding regions are once again coming together to support Tarawera Ultra-Trail as it enters its 15th year of... Read More

Watching your water usage this summer

Thank you, Tauranga, for following the Water Watchers Plan and making every drop count. With the hot humid weather in full swing, Tauranga City Council is... Read More

Sprouting new skills in the garden

Tauranga kids are growing confidence in the garden while giving back to the community at The Historic Village. ‘Your Garden: Children's Therapy... Read More